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Been in the hobby for over 38 years. My current reef tank was started in June, 2011 as FOWLR; Corals were added Feb 2012. [IMG]
Very well stated... I couldn't agree more. I do agree there are a few that have switched successfully, and someday we all will most likely be using...
Tank's looking great, Cheryl. Glad to see you haven't made the mistake switch yet. :) I keep thinking about going LED myself, then I find more reason...
Great post! Love the time lapse/growth shots... can't argue with that!
Looking great, Vinny, and you're right- your toadstool is bigger. Mine's only 8". Guess there is an upgrade in my future... :)
Wow, that is huge! Mine's only 8" fully expanded.
Thank you, James. :) Sorry, but I have no plans for fragging; I'm thinking of either rearranging the tank to give it more space, or upgrading...
LMAO! Thank you, Vinny. I'm just wondering when will it stop growing. lol That's a Cauliflower Colt. Had to put it in the corner by itself. Seems it...
Typically, I'm a big proponent of using NSW if clean water can be collected efficiently; But being near the Sound, I wouldn't risk it. FWIW, my job...
Evolution had a funny way of determining what can survive on which types of food. As mammals, we would not survive grazing in a pasture, but cows and...
Thank you, Todd. Thank you! Yep, it's my pride n joy. :) To be honest, I'm loving the simple approach. Just seems much easier and more enjoyable...
+1 Absolutely! If you're specifically targeting a mandarin, you need to farm copepods. That's what they feed on exclusively in the wild, and brine...
This is very true; the main difference is that the ones at the store have been identified. OTOH, just because they're not turbos doesn't mean they're...
+1 Your LFS is not entirely correct. Some corals have serious issues with aluminum-based phosphate removers; GFO, OTOH, doesn't normally cause...
I've used natural sea water in aquariums before, and would do it again if I were near the ocean. You're in far more danger of getting parasites on...
I think if you compare the same brand/model HOB vs in-sump, the difference in performance would lie somewhere between negligible to non-existent. I...
If the water in the chamber is reaching the same level as the outlet line, then it should work properly if you're getting enough air; the foam is...
I would agree, but this was the first one I stayed up to watch. I slept through the other 6 or 7 that occurred during my lifetime.
You would... lol. Probably mostly Yales (my family). ;D
Sounds like it might be red bugs. Cheryl had to nuke her tank with Interceptor a while back for those (before the breakdown/rebuild).
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